Is there drop box for US visa in Nigeria?

“’Drop Box’ visa processing is not available in Nigeria, according To U.S. mission To Nigeria,” the embassy said. “Despite recent media reports, the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver process, popularly known as the “drop box,” has been discontinued in Nigeria since 2018.

Can someone else collect my US visa?

If you choose to designate a third party to collect your visa on your behalf, they will need to bring a copy of your government issued photo idea, your visa appointment letter, an original letter from you authorizing them to collect your passport, and their original, government issued photo I.D., along with one copy.

How long does it take to pick up visa?

No, all visas are urgent. In general, the decision is taken within 5 working days from the date of application . If, however, you are requested to submit additional documentation or come for an interview, the decision process may be longer.

How many days will take to get US visa?

It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document. The delivery of the visa can take up to two other workdays.

Who qualifies for U.S. visa drop box?

Generally, the criteria to qualify to use the U.S. Visa DropBox is: You are renewing your visa in the same visa category. Your most recent visa was issued in your home country (same country as renewal) You received your visa after January 1, 2008.

Do I need an interview to renew my U.S. visa?

The US Interview Waiver Program (IWP) allows eligible individuals to renew their visas without attending another interview. If you do not meet the requirements, you will have to schedule a second one.

How long can you stay in the US after your visa expires?

You may be banned from reentering the U.S. for three years. This happens if you stay in the U.S. for more than 180 days but less than 1 year after your visa expiration date, but leave the country before formal removal proceedings begin.

Who approves visa?

USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS oversees immigration to the United States and approves (or denies) immigrant petitions, and more.

Can a US visa be denied after approval?

Each visa application is reviewed individually in accordance with the requirements of U.S. immigration law and applications are refused if an applicant is found ineligible. In most cases, being denied does not prevent you from reapplying in the future.

Where to apply for an US visa in Nigeria?

You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria.

What happens if you do not bring a photocopy of your visa application?

If you do not bring the original documents, the consular officer will not be able to finish your interview or issue a visa. If you do not bring a photocopy, the original will be retained at the consulate. We charge $1.00 per page for making photocopies at the consulate. ***

How do you apply for an immigrant visa?

To learn more about the different visa categories available, please visit our Directory of Visa Categories. Follow the steps located on the Immigrant Visa Process page to begin applying for an immigrant visa. Once your petition has been approved and you have an interview date, you will come to the U.S. Consulate for your interview.

Can you apply for a visa if you have not been interviewed?

Visa applicants who have not yet been interviewed or scheduled for an interview will have their applications prioritized and processed in accordance with existing phased resumption of visa services guidance.